Homeland Security Blames Media says: Turn the temperature down
NEW YORK, NY – A suspicious white powder prompted the emergency evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza last Thursday after it was discovered inside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, raising concerns about a potential threat to staff and visitors.White powder scare triggers evacuation at ICE office in Manhattan federal building
NEW YORK, NY – A suspicious white powder prompted the emergency evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza last Thursday after it was discovered inside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, raising concerns about a potential threat to staff and visitors.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Monday that the federal building has since been cleared and reopened for normal operations. The unknown substance, which has not been publicly identified, led to a swift response from emergency personnel as a precautionary measure.
No injuries or illnesses were reported, and officials have not indicated whether the powder was hazardous. The source and nature of the substance remain under investigation.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of increased tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. In a statement released Monday, Homeland Security cited a sharp rise in physical assaults against ICE officers, attributing the surge to incendiary rhetoric and false narratives targeting the agency. According to ICE, attacks on officers have surged by 1,000 percent in recent months.
Homeland Security called on public figures, activists, and media outlets to de-escalate the language being used in reference to ICE and its operations.
ICE and federal security officials continue to assess protocols at government facilities nationwide in light of the incident, though no additional threats have been reported.
Key Points
- A white powder found inside an ICE office led to the evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan
- The building has since been cleared and reopened after emergency response teams deemed it safe
- ICE reported a 1,000 percent increase in assaults on officers and urged an end to hostile rhetoric
A suspicious powder shut down a major federal building and added fuel to ICE’s growing security concerns.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Monday that the federal building has since been cleared and reopened for normal operations. The unknown substance, which has not been publicly identified, led to a response from emergency personnel as a precautionary measure.
No injuries or illnesses were reported, and officials have not indicated whether the powder was hazardous. The source and nature of the substance remain under investigation.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of increased tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. In a statement released Monday, Homeland Security cited a sharp rise in physical assaults against ICE officers, attributing the surge to incendiary rhetoric and false narratives targeting the agency. According to ICE, attacks on officers have surged by 1,000 percent in recent months.
Homeland Security called on public figures, activists, and media outlets to de-escalate the language being used in reference to ICE and its operations.
ICE and federal security officials continue to assess protocols at government facilities nationwide in light of the incident, though no additional threats have been reported.
Key Points
- A white powder found inside an ICE office led to the evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan
- The building has since been cleared and reopened after emergency response teams deemed it safe
- ICE reported a 1,000 percent increase in assaults on officers and urged an end to hostile rhetoric
A suspicious powder shut down a major federal building and added fuel to ICE’s growing security concerns.NEW YORK, NY – A suspicious white powder prompted the emergency evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza last Thursday after it was discovered inside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, raising concerns about a potential threat to staff and visitors.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Monday that the federal building has since been cleared and reopened for normal operations. The unknown substance, which has not been publicly identified, led to a swift response from emergency personnel as a precautionary measure.
No injuries or illnesses were reported, and officials have not indicated whether the powder was hazardous. The source and nature of the substance remain under investigation.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of increased tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. In a statement released Monday, Homeland Security cited a sharp rise in physical assaults against ICE officers, attributing the surge to incendiary rhetoric and false narratives targeting the agency. According to ICE, attacks on officers have surged by 1,000 percent in recent months.
Homeland Security called on public figures, activists, and media outlets to de-escalate the language being used in reference to ICE and its operations.
ICE and federal security officials continue to assess protocols at government facilities nationwide in light of the incident, though no additional threats have been reported.
Key Points
- A white powder found inside an ICE office led to the evacuation of 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan
- The building has since been cleared and reopened after emergency response teams deemed it safe
- ICE reported a 1,000 percent increase in assaults on officers and urged an end to hostile rhetoric
A suspicious powder shut down a major federal building and added fuel to ICE’s growing security concerns.